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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.52, 3,202.43 and 1,650.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.52, 3,202.43 and 1,650.53 is: 2,275.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.52 : 3,202.43 = 1,650.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.52/3,202.43 = 1,650.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.52x = 3,202.43 × 1,650.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.52x = 5,285,706.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,285,706.79/2,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.85

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